Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Hexham. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus, part-time during the day, over 12 weeks. This is an english for speakers of other languages course, focused on spoken English and listening skills. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. It's a manageable pace that fits around other commitments.
Who this course is for
English for speakers of other languages
Entry requirements
Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll listen to and understand spoken English in familiar situations.
You'll ask and answer questions in English on familiar topics.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and directions in English.
You'll take part in discussions and exchanges in a range of everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening activities, including conversations, discussions, and listening exercises. Assessment is practical: you'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English, rather than through written exams. Your initial assessment will confirm this is the right level before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English daily.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries, take instructions, and work as part of a team.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients, families, and care staff.
Cleaner or catering assistant: follow instructions and work safely in English.
Warehouse operative: understand spoken instructions and workplace communication.
School or nursery support assistant: communicate with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained at Entry Level 3.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: moves toward the qualification recognised by employers and colleges as equivalent to GCSE English.
